Heroes Set to Return with Heroes Eclipse
24Title and Concept: The new series is called "Heroes: Eclipsed."
Creator: Tim Kring, the original creator of "Heroes," is also behind this new incarnation.
Timing and Marketing: The project is being pitched to buyers during the week of a solar eclipse, tying into the solar eclipse theme from the original series.
Setting: The series is set years after the original, with new evos awakening to their powers.
Plot Elements:
Features both familiar villains and new enemies.
Focuses on a new group of heroes tasked with saving the world.
Relation to Previous Series:
Evokes the 2015 limited series "Heroes Reborn," which also followed new evos.
Includes references to original characters such as Noah Bennet, Dr. Mohinder Suresh, Hiro Nakamura, and Matt Parkman.
Original Series Success:
"Heroes" originally ran for four seasons, starting in 2006.
It was a cultural phenomenon with the catchphrase "Save the cheerleader, save the world."
Received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. #Heroes